Meta Says It Fixed Ray-Ban Glasses Issue That Recorded Conversations Without Wake Phrase
Summary
Ray-Ban Meta owners reported unexpected recordings and transcripts without the “Hey Meta” wake phrase. Meta says it fixed the issue, but has not explained the cause, how many users were affected, or what happened to captured audio.
Key points
- Owners reported that their glasses recorded conversations without the “Hey Meta” wake phrase, including when a related voice setting was disabled.
- One Reddit user said the issue began after a firmware update and affected three pairs; other commenters reported similar activations.
- Meta said the issue was resolved and users can review and delete voice logs in settings.
- Meta has not publicly explained the cause, the number of affected users, or what happened to the audio.
- The article recommends reviewing voice history, checking activation settings, keeping devices and the companion app updated, and asking before recording others.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Privacy incident involving unintended audio recording by smart glasses
- Impact
- Some Ray-Ban Meta owners reported that their glasses recorded conversations and generated transcripts without the “Hey Meta” wake phrase or their knowledge, raising privacy concerns for wearers and people nearby. Meta said the issue was resolved, but the cause, number of people affected, and disposition of captured audio were not disclosed.